Expansion cards.

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Instructor, PACE-IT Program – Edmonds Community College

Areas of Expertise Industry Certifications

PC Hardware

Network Administration

IT Project Management

Network Design

User Training

IT Troubleshooting

Qualifications Summary

Education

M.B.A., IT Management, Western Governor’s University

B.S., IT Security, Western Governor’s University

Entrepreneur, executive leader, and proven manger

with 10+ years of experience turning complex issues

into efficient and effective solutions.

Strengths include developing and mentoring diverse

workforces, improving processes, analyzing

business needs and creating the solutions

required— with a focus on technology.

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PACE-IT.

– The why of expansion cards.

– Types of expansion cards.

– The basics of card installation.

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Expansion cards.

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Thanks to the highly modular nature of the PC, expansion cards are a great way to increase the functionality or capabilities of a system.

Expansion cards can extend the capability of a

system by adding more resources. Expansion cards

can increase functionality by adding abilities that

were not in the original system. Expansion cards are

often a fairly inexpensive solution to a multitude of

issues that may occur.

Expansion cards.

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Expansion cards.

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Expansion cards.

Sound cards.

Expand the sound.

Popular with gamers and for those

who watch videos and TV on their

PCs.

Video cards.

Expand the vision.

Can increase overall system

performance depending on the card.

Can also add the ability for multiple

monitors.

Network cards.

Connect to more than

one network.

Most motherboards have built in

NICs but they can fail or they may

not be the right type.

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Expansion cards.

Serial and parallel cards.

Expand the life of

legacy applications.

Most modern PCs don’t come with a

serial or parallel port, but some

legacy applications still require

them.

USB cards.

Add more USB ports to

the system.

Can also be used to add newer

versions of USB to a system.

FireWire cards.

Add more FireWire

ports to the system.

Same as USB.

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Expansion cards.

Storage cards.

Different storage

solutions.

Need to add a SCSI tape array? Add

a card. There are also expansion

cards that are SSDs.

Modem cards.

Need to connect to a

legacy VPN?

Some virtual private networks

required the client to dial-in in order

to connect. Most PCs no longer

come with a modem.

Wireless/Cellular cards.

Take advantage of

wireless networks.

Cellular card can take advantage of

LTE networks. Caution, additional

data charges may apply.

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Expansion cards.

TV tuner cards.

Allows a PC to make a

CTV connection.

Popular option for the home theater

PC. Cable TV can be routed through

or watched on the PC.

Video capture cards.

Used to capture the

video image.

Specialized cards that are used to

capture video or still images that

cross the PC. May be combined with

a TV tuner card.

Riser cards.

Used as an adapter for

other cards.

Plugs in and offers the ability to

install another card at a 90 degree

angle. Used when space is tight.

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Expansion cards.

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Expansion cards.

– First determine what you are trying to

accomplish.» There are often multiple ways to solve the issue; which one is

right for this situation?

– Is there an open slot?» If there is not, then a decision has to be made on how to free

one up.

– Is there enough physical space?» Check the dimensions of the proposed card.

– Is there a better option?» Do your research.

» Plan for the future (it can be less expensive in the long run).

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Expansion cards.

Steps

1) Read the documentation.» Specifically look for when the driver needs to be installed (now or later).

2) Power down and open the case.» Follow all safety procedures.

3) Determine which slot to use.» If an open slot, install the card, making sure it is firmly seated.

» If an occupied slot, remove the old card and then install the new one,

making sure it is firmly seated.

4) Close the case, and power up.» Once the system is powered up, test for functionality.

5) Check the manufacturer’s website. » Often there is an updated driver or firmware that you may want to install.

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Expansion cards.

Because of the modular nature of the PC, expansion cards can increase

capabilities or extend the functionality of a system.

Topic

The why of expansion cards.

Summary

There are a plethora of expansion cards available. These include: sound,

video, serial and parallel, USB, FireWire, storage, modem, wireless/cellular,

TV tuner, and video capture cards. A riser card is used when space is tight;

it allows for the installation of another card at a 90 degree angle from the

rest.

Types of expansion cards.

Determine what you are trying to accomplish and other considerations.

Read the documentation for the card, power down, install the card, power

up, and then check for updates.

The basics of card

installation.

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